The New England Patriots have not won consecutive games since November 2022, but they have a chance to do so this week against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel was asked about the importance of winning consecutive games for the first time in three years and how it can help in building the team’s culture.

“It’s always important to win as many games as you possibly can,” Vrabel said Wednesday. “There’s a lot of stats here, guys, that I’m not familiar with, nor am I concerned with. The focus is trying to build some consistency, which would then...

For much of the offseason, Boston Celtics’ superstar forward Jayson Tatum has been busy working his way back from a torn Achilles tendon he suffered during the 2025 NBA Playoffs. When he isn’t rehabbing his injury, though, he has found several different ways to keep busy.

While Tatum can’t play basketball currently, that hasn’t stopped him from being this active this offseason. Whether it’s attending different events, such as New England Patriots training camp or his longtime friend Bradley Beal’s wedding, or partaking in local community events, Tatum has been all over the place lately.

That continued over the weekend,...

Mac Jones made the most of an early opportunity to play for his new team. His starting stint may already be over.

Reports last week indicated that San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy would miss two to five weeks with a turf toe injury. Despite that longer timeline, the incumbent starter was a limited participant in Wednesday’s practice.

San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters Wednesday, via 95.7 The Game, that Purdy has a chance to return for Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals.

Jones’ Week 2 performance may give the 49ers a reason not to rush back Purdy....

The New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers will meet for the first time in two years on Sunday.

Drake Maye and Aaron Rodgers will meet for the second time in as many seasons, however.

Maye literally grew up trying to emulate Rodgers, and shared an interesting story regarding his admiration for the four-time NFL MVP during his media session at Gillette Stadium on Wednesday.

“I’ve had the grip ever since,” Maye said, revealing that he Googled how to grip the football like Rodgers when he was in eighth grade. “… He’s got some swagger to him, and I think he’s...

The New England Patriots are back in the win column, and for the first time in a calendar year do not own a losing record. Now sitting at 1-1 after Sunday’s 33-27 victory over the Miami Dolphins, they have started trending up after what was a disappointing season opener.

Of course, it it far too early to tell what kind of team the Patriots are developing into and whether or not they will be able to push for a playoff spot when all is said and done. What we do know, is that there are several promising areas to build...

The New England Patriots received a major update on Wednesday, as superstar cornerback Christian Gonzalez returned to practice for the first time in nearly two months. After missing the team’s first two games of the season, he has a shot at making his 2025 debut in Week 3.

At the end of July, Gonzalez suffered a hamstring injury during training camp, and he hasn’t practiced for the Patriots since then. Unsurprisingly, New England’s pass defense has struggled, as both Geno Smith and Tua Tagovailoa threw for over 300 yards against them.

Ahead of practice on Wednesday, head coach Mike Vrabel...

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye continues to draw rave reviews for his Week 2 performance.

Maye led New England to a 33-27 win over the Miami Dolphins by completing 19 of 23 passes for 230 yards and two touchdowns. The second-year pro also scored a rushing touchdown in the AFC East triumph at Hard Rock Stadium.

Maye’s teammates touted his outing, and the 23-year-old received another endorsement from a former quarterback. ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky commended Maye during a Wednesday appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show.”

“I thought this was his best game as a professional,” Orlovsky declared.

Orlovsky...

The New England Patriots are riding into Week 3 of the 2025 NFL season with momentum on their side. After beating the Miami Dolphins in Week 2, one of their top players, Christian Gonzalez, took a big step towards making a return to the field for the Pats.

Gonzalez hasn’t been practicing for New England since late July, as he suffered a hamstring injury during training camp. That led to him missing the first two games of the season, and the Patriots’ pass defense has struggled as a result.

On Wednesday, Gonzalez ended up returning to practice for the first...

The New England Patriots began preparations for the Pittsburgh Steelers with No. 0.

Christian Gonzalez returned to practice as a limited participant on Wednesday. The reigning All-Pro cornerback had missed the first two games of September due to a hamstring injury that lingered since the first padded session of training camp in July.

But defensive end Keion White stayed sidelined in Foxborough to open the week.

Here’s the first injury report ahead of Sunday’s 1 p.m. ET kickoff at Gillette Stadium.

DID NOT PARTICIPATE

Patriots

• DE Keion White (illness)

Steelers

• LB T.J. Watt (not injury...

The New England Patriots received a gigantic lift during practice on Wednesday.

Christian Gonzalez is back.

Gonzalez ended his lengthy absence — which lasted six consecutive weeks while he nursed the hamstring injury he suffered during training camp — by joining the session as a limited participant.

Christian Barmore, Harold Landry III, Marte Mapu, Morgan Moses, Jack Westover, Jared Wilson, K’Lavon Chaisson and Carlton Davis III were also limited, with the latter four players all being added following Sunday’s comeback win over the Miami Dolphins.

Darius Slay, T.J. Watt, DeShon Elliot, Joey Porter Jr. and Alex Highsmith all missed practice...

New England Patriots legend Tom Brady can’t stay out of NFL headlines, even though his playing career has been over for a few years. The recent news about Brady involves his dual role as minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders and broadcaster for FOX, a combo that some people find controversial and perhaps even illegal by league standards.

It turns out that the NFL doesn’t believe Brady is breaking any rules with his two roles, even if he’s bending them. Recently, Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer weighed in on the ongoing Brady story. During a mailbag segment, Breer responded to...

Stefon Diggs is assuming a different role with the New England Patriots.

Once one of the game’s most prolific playmakers, Diggs is still finding his footing in his return from an ACL tear. The wide receiver has begun his 11th season with 10 catches for 89 yards in two games.

Diggs explained Wednesday, via MassLive’s Mark Daniels, that he’s aiming to contribute however he can to the offense’s growth.

“I want to be a key point in this offense as far as being part of the sail with things going in the right direction,” Diggs said. “We’ve got a young...